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October Retreat Programs

Visit our retreat calendar web page for more program offerings and descriptions. Visit the reservation page for information or call 715.267.7507.

The Four Immeasurables

October 6-8 (Friday-Sunday)

With Susan Mickel, MD, PhD

Buddhist psychology emphasizes the importance of cultivation of awareness of positive states of mind, ones that lead to increased happiness, along with awareness of negative states that perpetuate suffering and ways to let go of them. Learn More

Mahamudra Level 1, Meditation Taught in the Pointing Out Way Style

October 8-15 (Sunday-Sunday)

With Susan Mickel, MD, PhD

Recognition, and cultivation of dwelling in the innate love/compassion/wisdom awareness that is our true nature is the heart of meditation from the Indo-Tibetan Buddhist perspective. Learn the simplicity, peace, and power of this practice. Learn More

The Seven Secrets to a Happier Life

October 6-8 (Friday-Sunday)

With Jose Gomez, MD

This retreat will help you to accomplish: greater wealth, mental and physical health, improved relationships, and more positive feelings. Learn More

Painting from Soul: Intuitive Painting Open Studio

October 12-15 (Thursday-Sunday)

With S. Gabriele Uhlein, OSF, PhD

Each day includes two creativity coaching sessions with Gabriele. Her intuitive art studio provides a “judgement-free zone” for breaking old patterns and discovering fresh creative possibilities. If you’re an artist, dare yourself to stretch into fresh creative possibility! No art skill needed. Learn More

Nurture Your Nature Women’s Retreat

October 20-22 (Friday-Sunday)

With Coleen Elwood and Tara Cindy Sherman

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Seeing With the Eye of Your Heart: Introductory Wisdom School

October 23-26 (Monday-Thursday)

With Beth O’Brien, accompanied by Ann Baltes

Longing to go deeper into your contemplative meditation practice? Following the Benedictine rhythm of ora et labora (prayer and work), this 4-day experiential retreat will offer an introductory immersion into Wisdom Work. Learn More

A Soul Retreat with Robert Sardello, PhD and S. Gabriele Uhlein, OSF, PhD

November 2-6 (Thursday-Monday)

What spiritual capacities and practices can meet the rising forces of disintegration in our time? Robert Sardello offers a soul-searching invitation:

to look deeply into ourselves and the world
to confront the dead-end of self-will

He invites us to the necessary “alchemy” of these times: to “transfigure” our body of earth, water, air, and fire into a body of Radiance amid the dark of our time. Learn More

Because We Care About Compassion

Here is the latest blog post written by our own Henrita Frost SSND. She speaks eloquently from the heart about the recent hurricane disasters.

Read Here on the International Charter for Compassion website.

Photo of the beautiful sculpture "Unity" by board member

Henry Eisenhauer.

Christine Center

Spiritual Deepening

for Global Transformation

Three-year Certificate Program

Begins February 23, 2018

Choose a commitment to your own Spiritual Deepening: Learn contemplative practices for daily life. Cultivate self-acceptance and learn to silence the inner critic.

Choose to grow in a Circle of Community: Find greater depth in conversations and relationships. Recognize shared values by engaging in a community of people seeking spiritual depth.

For the sake of Global Transformation: Grow in sensing the interconnection of all living beings. Know that our spiritual practices and our personal transformation contributes to the good of the whole world.

Could our program be a turning point for you?

Our program offers

A thoughtful blend of study, contemplation, dialogue and community.
Guidance and support for exploring a rich interior life.
Skills to meet life’s challenges with a depth of understanding and compassion.
Opportunities to transform, heal and create a life of spiritual depth and grace for your own sake and for the sake of the world.

For details and an application: Learn More

Nourish Body, Mind, and Soul with a Personal Retreat

Weekend or Midweek

Whatever your goal, nourishing the body, mind and soul requires some alone time, some get-away time with yourself, with nature, with God.

Replenish yourself with natural beauty and healthy meals in this sacred place. Come read, write, create, or relax in the stillness and peace of uninterrupted time.

Learn More about a personal retreat. Spiritual Guidance available. Learn More

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For 36 years, our overarching goal is that everyone who journeys to this special place find opportunities to transform, heal, and create a life of spiritual depth. Learn More.

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